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2019 James Changer Awards
The James River Association celebrated it’s 43rd year at our 2019 Annual Meeting and Oyster Roast held in Richmond at The Boathouse at Rockett’s Landing. Members enjoyed panoramic views of the downtown city skyline, an oyster roast, appetizers and...
2019 River Hero Home Month
We are inviting you to join us in celebrating River Hero Home month! Stormwater runoff continues to be one of the largest threats facing the James River. Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties...
Saying Goodbye – For Now
by Jordan Cramer, JRA Water Quality Intern I had no idea going into this season that it would have been half as amazing as it has been. E. coli, river gauges, citizen volunteers: all these terms floated around my head, but I had never done...
Sturgeon on the Rise – How to Spot and Report an Atlantic Sturgeon Breach
An ancient creature is returning to the James River. It is continuing an annual migration that has taken place for eons, traveling great distances to reach its home spawning grounds. You can witness this endangered species return the James River where its population...
James River Watch Season Summary – 2019 Edition
Fall is on the doorstop, school's back in session, the sturgeon are returning; and thanks to our volunteers, another year of James River Watch is in the books! Highlights and site-specific stats are summarized below, but we should first acknowledge our volunteers, who...
Press Statement: James River Selected as Finalist for International Riverprize
PRESS STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 17, 2019CONTACT:Bill StreetChief Executive Officer(757) 634-4541bstreet@thejamesriver.orgJames River Selected as Finalist for International RiverprizeThe James River has been selected as a finalist for the...
Support the James River for the 2019 Thiess International Riverprize
Why (we think) the James River deserved to win? The Thiess International Riverprize is considered the most coveted award of river and watershed restoration and is based on accomplishments in integrated river basin management! Being one of the finalists is a tremendous...
WIP 105: The Final Bay Cleanup Plan is Out!
If you’re like me, “Back to School” can only mean one thing… a mad scramble to finish your summer reading on time! This summer, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had a little summer reading of its own, reviewing over 4,800 public...
From the Marsh: Native Plants
Marshes, like most other habitats, are best described by the plants that live in them. Differing conditions, such as the fluctuation of salinity and temperature, can allow for varied species to colonize areas. The marshes of Hampton Roads are home to many unique...
Press Statement:Virginia’s Phase III Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Plan
PRESS STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 23rd, 2019 CONTACT:Jamie BrunkowRiverkeeper and Senior Advocacy Manager(757) 634-4541jbrunkow@thejamesriver.org Virginia’s Phase III Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Plan Plots Course to Fully Healthy Bay and...
